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Lebanese Opinions Differ on Ahmadinejad's Visit

BEIRUT—The Lebanese boast that their multi-confessional, multi-ethnic society is a source of great pride, underscoring their nation's place as the most vibrant, urbane spot in the Arab world.

But this week, with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visiting the country, the weaknesses also inherent in Lebanese society appear in stark relief, highlighted by the vast gulf between opinions about whether his trip is beneficial or disastrous for Lebanon.